Recently, the office of Mayor Thomas M. Menino commissioned a report to learn some more detailed information on bicycle accidents. The purpose of the report was to identify safety issues and to determine the top causes of bike accidents. Mayor Menino commissioned the report as part of efforts to improve…
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Massachusetts Ranks in Top 10 Most Bicycle-Friendly States
The state of Massachusetts ranked as the 6th most bike-friendly state in the country for 2013. And we pride ourselves on this ranking. According to the League of American Bicyclists, Massachusetts earned this ranking for good reason. Out of a scale of 1 to 5, we got a 4 for…
Ghost Bike Honors Accident Victim & Draws Attention to Bike Accident Dangers
In December of this year, a Boston University graduate student was killed in a bicycle accident at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and St. Paul Street in Boston. According to Boston’s NPR news station, a ghost bike was placed at the intersection where the accident occurred. Our Boston bicycle accident…
“Shared Space” Aims to Unite Motorists and Pedestrians on Boston Roadways
A 47-year-old East Boston man recently entered a not guilty plea to leaving the scene of an accident and motor-vehicle homicide at the Chelsea District Court after being accused of being involved in a hit-and-run car-pedestrian accident in Revere, according to the Chron. Prosecutors say that the man made an…
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Breaks Collarbone in Cambridge Bicycle Accident
Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer broke his right collarbone after being involved in a Cambridge bicycle accident. He was using the holiday weekend to enjoy some two-wheeled fun in the summer weather when he fell from his bike. This isn’t the first time Mr.…
Recent Article Highlights Important of Bicycle Maintenance to Reduce Bicycle Accidents in Boston
A recent article on Boston.com brings up some excellent points about proper bicycle maintenance. With summer here, many residents will be dusting off their bikes and hitting the town both on foot and on two wheels. Riders are not only urged to be cautious of motor-vehicle traffic during their adventures…
Bike Week Festivities Could Increase Bike Accidents Involving Motorists in Boston
Earlier this month we posted on our Car Accident Lawyer Blog that May is Bike Month, and local businesses are hosting events all over town to raise awareness about bicycle accidents in Boston and elsewhere throughout Massachusetts. The Boston.com reports that the city will be hosting 20 cycling events and…
Bike Sharing Program Could Increase the Number of Boston Bicycle Accidents Each Year
Hubway stations are a hot topic in Boston right now as many cities are looking to offer kiosks to cyclists as part of the regional bicycle sharing program. An increased number of bicyclists raises the odds of a bicycle accident in Boston, so riders should be careful when sharing roadways…
May Hosts Bicycle Month to Help Reduce Risks of Bicycling Accidents in Boston and Elsewhere
May is Bike Month and for the second year in a row a North End business started the month off by hosting a kickoff event. Earlier this month, Urban AdvenTours, various other local businesses and bicycling groups gathered along the waterfront in Christopher Columbus Park as they enjoyed an afternoon…
Massachusetts Anticipates Hubway Hoping Easing Traffic and Reduce Risks of Bicycle Accidents
Massachusetts residents and visitors will soon be able to take quick trips in Boston as they’ll be able to rent bicycles from dozens of sidewalk kiosks as early as July of this year. Mayor Thomas M. Menino is scheduled to sign a $6 million contract with a company called Alta…